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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.91, 860.45 and 512.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.91, 860.45 and 512.74 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.91 : 860.45 = 512.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.91/860.45 = 512.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.91x = 860.45 × 512.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.91x = 441,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,187.13/623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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